Kassia

Kassia (810–865) was a composer, poet and hymnwriter.

Also recorded as Cassia; Icasia; Kassia.

Overview

Born at Constantinople in 810, died at Constantinople in 865.

In detail

the recorded working language is medieval Greek and Ancient Greek.

The field of work recorded is poetry, church‘s ministry and monkish life.

Places of work recorded in the authority are Byzantine Empire. Positions recorded include abbess.

Sources

Each source is named with the standing the house places on it, so the evidence can be weighed rather than taken on trust.

  • reference work · Reputable secondary · Wikipedia

    “Kassia”, English Wikipedia, consulted as further reading

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  • reference work · Reputable secondary · Wikidata

    Wikidata, structured authority record Q263592: Kassia

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